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The Security Strategist

Stay ahead of cyberthreats with expert insights and practical security . Led by an ensemble cast of industry thought leaderss offering in-depth analysis and practical advice to fortify your organization"s defenses.

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32:31

Palo Alto Networks: Bridging the Gap between Cloud...

The Security Strategist ·

2024/07/03

Integration and communication between Cloud Security and the Security Operations Center (SOC) is now a top priority for effective security. Cloud Security teams focus on securing cloud infrastructure, managing identity and access, and ensuring data protection, while SOC teams monitor, detect, and respond to threats in real time. Effective collaboration between these teams is crucial to addressing the unique challenges and dynamic threats seen increasingly today targeting cloud platforms.Despite

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23:25

Preventing Account Takeovers in Cloud Applications

The Security Strategist ·

2024/07/02

Recent research shows that 86% of security leaders today do not have the tools they need to effectively prevent account takeovers. Organizations today are using more cloud applications than ever, and with the interconnected nature of the cloud, entry into one application can result in lateral movement to others—making the time to a breach faster than ever before. So how do we detect compromised accounts before it's too late?Abnormal Security is expanding beyond email to provide full account takeover

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19:53

Guardz: Empower MSPs to Secure & Insure Small Businesses

The Security Strategist ·

2024/06/18

Today, small businesses face significant challenges. Limited resources, tight budgets, time constraints, and inadequate training often leave them vulnerable. Hackers quickly exploit these weaknesses, targeting small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) with sophisticated threats.Managed Service Providers (MSPs) are tasked with the daunting responsibility of safeguarding diverse client environments, each with its own unique set of platforms and security needs. Traditional security measures often fall

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13:49

Trends and Threats: Rapid7's 2024 Cybersecurity Findings

The Security Strategist ·

2024/06/17

The 2024 Attack Intelligence Report thoroughly analyses the latest trends, tactics, and techniques used by cyber adversaries. This year's report highlights a significant increase in sophisticated attacks, including advanced persistent threats (APTs) and highly targeted ransomware campaigns. By leveraging the MITRE ATT&CK framework, the report offers valuable insights into the evolving threat landscape, helping organisations understand the strategies and methods employed by malicious

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20:38

Trend Micro: How to Facilitate Difficult Discussions...

The Security Strategist ·

2024/06/14

As artificial intelligence (AI) becomes increasingly integral to business operations, enterprises face new risks from Shadow AI—unauthorised or unmanaged AI tools and projects that bypass standard security protocols. The potential consequences of Shadow AI are severe, introducing vulnerabilities, compromising data integrity, and leading to compliance breaches, posing significant threats to the organization's overall security framework.For C-level executives, understanding the impact of Shadow AI is

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30:07

Tackling SOC Analyst Burnout

The Security Strategist ·

2024/06/10

Security Operations Center (SOC) analysts are the backbone of organisations' defence against cyber threats. However, the high-pressure environment, constant vigilance, and demanding workload can lead to serious burnout. This condition not only hampers analysts' performance and job satisfaction but also poses a threat to overall security.Organisations must recognize the signs early to mitigate SOC analyst burnout and implement supportive measures. Consolidated platforms like XDR with precise use of

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22:47

Abnormal Security: Protecting Human Vulnerabilities...

The Security Strategist ·

2024/05/28

The most dangerous cyber attacks today have one thing in common: they target humans rather than systems. Social engineering has been a prevalent tactic for years, with a known $51B in exposed losses over the last decade. Unfortunately, these numbers will continue to rise with the proliferation of AI, and your email inboxes are your most likely target.Abnormal Security takes a different approach to email security, understanding human behavior to protect human vulnerabilities. By baselining known

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19:32

Bots Unleashed: How ChatGPT's Insights Fuel Automated...

The Security Strategist ·

2024/05/20

Hackers use AI tools like ChatGPT to enhance their operations and manipulate large language models. They infiltrate and attack GPT by manipulating the knowledge base through coordinated bot activity.These sophisticated cybercriminals are not just using AI tools, they are leveraging them to streamline their attacks. Byexploiting the model's natural language processing capabilities, they can craft convincing phishing emails, generate fake news articles, and even create highly realistic deepfake

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30:59

Palo Alto Networks: The State of SOC Platformization

The Security Strategist ·

2024/05/17

The trend of platformization in the Security Operations Centre (SOC) is a game-changer in the cybersecurity landscape. It offers a holistic approach to managing and mitigating security threats. By consolidating various security tools, processes, and data sources into a unified platform, organizations can streamline operations, reduce complexity, and significantly enhance overall security outcomes.Platformization, as demonstrated by solutions like Palo Alto's XDR platform, is a powerful tool for SOC

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26:34

HID Global: Leading Through Challenges of Hospital...

The Security Strategist ·

2024/05/10

The alarming rate of violence against healthcare workers underscores the urgent need for comprehensive security measures within medical facilities. As incidents continue to rise, it's imperative that proactive strategies are employed to safeguard the well-being of patients, visitors and staff.In this episode of the EM360 Podcast, Paulina Rios Maya speaks to Sheila Cook, Chief Experience Officer at the University of Illinois Hospital & Health Science System and Clete Bourdeaux, Healthcare

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21:20

The Role of Generative AI in Red Canary's Security...

The Security Strategist ·

2024/05/09

GenAI has revolutionized the landscape of information security. Once reserved for experts and Ph. D.s, it is now accessible to a broader spectrum of practitioners and engineers. Its applications span from summarising data to tailoring reports, amplifying incident response, and profiling user behaviours.By harnessing the power of generative AI, security professionals can navigate complex datasets with enhanced efficiency and precision. The importance of continuously updating AI models with fresh data

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21:20

The Role of Generative AI in Red Canary's Security...

The Security Strategist ·

2024/05/09

GenAI has revolutionized the landscape of information security. Once reserved for experts and Ph. D.s, it is now accessible to a broader spectrum of practitioners and engineers. Its applications span from summarising data to tailoring reports, amplifying incident response, and profiling user behaviours.By harnessing the power of generative AI, security professionals can navigate complex datasets with enhanced efficiency and precision. The importance of continuously updating AI models with fresh data

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19:06

Cyera: The Future of Data Security in the Age of...

The Security Strategist ·

2024/04/11

The sheer volume and diversity of data available to organisations today offer numerous opportunities for innovation, efficiency gains, and informed decision-making. However, this abundance of data also brings with it formidable challenges, particularly concerning privacy, security, and ethical considerations.Data is often described as new oil, so safeguarding its integrity and protecting it from unauthorised access or misuse has become paramount. Data breaches and cyberattacks have become all too

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27:18

Beyond the Firewall: How Censornet Secures the Modern...

The Security Strategist ·

2024/03/27

Gone are the days of merely safeguarding school computers! Censornet, a rising star in the tech industry, has undergone a remarkable transformation. From its roots as an internet security provider for educators, it has emerged as a trailblazing force in digital risk management.Today, Censornet offers a comprehensive suite of tools designed to confront the dynamic challenges of the digital landscape, ensuring a safer and more secure online environment for all. This evolution stems from recognising

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14:28

Palo Alto Networks: Optimising Managed Detection and...

The Security Strategist ·

2024/03/23

Amid the ever-evolving landscape of cyber threats, organisations are constantly challenged to ensure security. Conventional security methods are failing to keep up with the escalating volume and sophistication of attacks. By implementing Managed Detection and Response (MDR) with automation, Security Operations Centers (SOCs) can optimise workflows, augment analyst capabilities, and significantly enhance the organisation's overall cybersecurity defences.Palo Alto Networks offers comprehensive MDR

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28:57

Appdome: Understanding the Impact of SolarWinds on...

The Security Strategist ·

2024/03/18

The SolarWinds breach exposed vulnerabilities within DevSecOps practices, sending shockwaves through the tech world.The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) indictment against SolarWinds further emphasised the gravity of the situation, alleging the company misled investors by failing to disclose these vulnerabilities and the subsequent breach adequately.This lack of transparency raises crucial questions about accountability and risk management in the mobile app developmentlandscape, pushing

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25:49

Radware: Why You Need Advanced Threat Intelligence

The Security Strategist ·

2024/03/15

The fight against cybercrime is a never-ending battle. Firewalls and antivirus software, our traditional defences, are like trusty shields—good against basic attacks but not enough. Advanced attackers can slip through the cracks, exploiting new weaknesses or mimicking harmless traffic. Thus, businesses are exposed and face potential data breaches, financial ruin, and damaged reputations.That's where Advanced Threat Intelligence (ATI) comes in – a game-changer in the cybersecurity arsenal. Unlike our

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30:26

Risky Business: Navigating Enterprise Cloud...

The Security Strategist ·

2024/03/12

The cloud revolutionised how businesses operate, but managing dynamic, complex environments presents new and unique challenges.While digital transformation has brought significant benefits, the reality is that organisations now require innovative solutions to effectivelynavigate intricate, hybrid, multi-cloud environments.Evolven Software, driven by a mission to simplify complexity and mitigate risk, empowers large organisations to overcome the challenges of governing extensive hybrid ecosystems. By

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17:39

Pentera: Automated Security Validation and Empowering...

The Security Strategist ·

2024/02/19

Automated Security Validation. Involving tools, scripts and platforms to emulate true-to-life attacks, Automated Security Validation is a key part of assessing the readiness of the security infrastructure and guiding prioritized remediation.But how does this implementation of automation really work to empower human expertise? How does all of this relate to compliance? And what words of wisdom can be given for those looking to level up their security strategy in 2024?In this episode of the EM360

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13:58

Zero Networks: The Problem with VPNs

The Security Strategist ·

2024/02/14

It seems like VPN products are consistently the initial access vectors for ransomware groups and targetted attacks.This was demonstrated in the recent Ivanti Connect Secure zero-day vulnerabilities, as well as Cisco when they admitted last year that Akira Ransomware was specifically targeting their VPNs.But what is the real problem with VPNs - and are they vulnerable by design? How do they fit into wider security architectures and strategies?In this episode of the EM360 Podcast, Analyst Richard

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